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Many of the problematic policies, including diversity initiatives like inclusion riders, are now under legal investigation or scrutiny. These clauses, which once appeared as voluntary commitments, are embedded in legally binding contracts that specify diversity and representation benchmarks. These policies began in earnest around 2016 with companies like Pearl Street Films—co-founded by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon—pioneering inclusion riders aimed at diversifying hiring pools and casting practices.